"Kenichi, your novel is going to be adapted into a manga? Is this true?" Aki Tomoya looked at Hasegawa with a little excitement and expectation.
"Well, it is indeed going to be adapted. The publisher has confirmed it, but the specific time has not been determined yet." Hasegawa nodded. There is nothing to hide about this kind of thing.
"It is really going to be adapted. That's really great. I have known for a long time that "Tokyo Ghoul" is an excellent work. Even if it is only two volumes, it is normal to start a manga adaptation. I can't wait. I can't wait to read the manga of "Tokyo Ghoul." Aki Tomoya said expectantly.
"It shouldn't take too long." Hasegawa smiled. In fact, he himself was a little looking forward to it.
"Um, Hasegawa, as for the cartoonist, has it been confirmed?" Aki Tomoya seemed to have suddenly thought of something.
"Cartoonist? Not yet. If the cartoonist is confirmed, then the time for the comics to be published should be almost confirmed. And because I have also made some requirements, the cartoonist should not be confirmed so quickly."
"Is that so? Then, Kenichi, let me recommend a cartoonist to you." Aki Tomoya said quickly.
"Tomoya, can you recommend a cartoonist to me?"
"Yes, yes, yes."
"But, I have handed this matter over to the publishing house. Even if you recommend it to me, it will be useless." Hasegawa was a little embarrassed.
"There is not much conflict in this regard. Kenichi, you are the author after all. Before the publishing house has not confirmed the candidate, you put forward your own suggestions, and as long as the cartoonist you recommend is capable enough, the publishing house will respect your choice." Aki Tomoya explained.
"Is that so? Then who is the cartoonist you recommend, Tomoya?" Hasegawa asked.
"Well, that guy doesn't want me to tell you her name. But don't worry, her ability is absolutely unquestionable. After all, I like the novel "Tokyo Ghoul" very much. If the cartoonist's ability is not enough, I won't agree." Aki Tomoya quickly assured.
"She? The cartoonist you are talking about is a woman?" Hasegawa was stunned for a moment.
"That's right, but don't worry, although she is a woman, she is still very good at drawing comics. And I am just recommending her. Whether she can be selected in the end depends on your opinion, Kenichi." Aki Tomoya said quickly. He was worried that Hasegawa would directly refuse because the other party was a woman.
"Is that so? But can't you really tell me her pen name? This way I can take a look at her works and confirm her ability." Hasegawa was still a little hesitant.
"Because it's not convenient, she is firmly against it. But don't worry, she and I have considered this. She plans to draw some drafts of "Tokyo Ghoul" first, and then bring the drafts to you. You just need to see if you are satisfied with her drawings." Aki Tomoya explained.
"Is that so? Then, okay. But it has to be quick. After all, if the publisher has already found a cartoonist, it will be too late." Hasegawa still didn't have much confidence, probably because the other party was a woman. It's not that Hasegawa discriminated against women.
It's just that Hasegawa felt that the comics of female cartoonists are generally more delicate and exquisite. But the style of "Tokyo Ghoul" tends to be dark. Women should not be suitable for this style, or they may not be able to perfectly show the gloomy and cruel pictures.
But when it comes to cartoonists, Hasegawa thought of the book artist Kashiwagi Eri again. Although that guy draws books, he has to admit that the other party draws really well. Not only is the picture delicate and exquisite like a girl, the painting style also perfectly presents the dark and cruel factors that "Tokyo Ghoul" should have.
It can be said that if it is Kashiwagi Eri, there should be no problem at all. It's just a pity that the other party is a book painter after all. And the work of selecting cartoonists has been handed over to the publisher, so Hasegawa didn't suggest anything.
After receiving Hasegawa's affirmation, Aki Tomoya left excitedly. It seems that he went to contact the cartoonist he mentioned.
Although Hasegawa thinks that female cartoonists may not be reliable, he also has some expectations, which is out of his confidence in Aki Tomoya.
If it is other things, Hasegawa may not be very reassured, but as long as it is related to the two-dimensional things, then the matter is placed on Aki Tomoya, Hasegawa will be relatively relieved.
Because Aki Tomoya is super serious about the two-dimensional things, and he absolutely cannot tolerate any flaws. Therefore, the manga artist mentioned by Aki Tomoya should be quite capable, but Hasegawa doesn't know whether he is suitable for the style of "Tokyo Ghoul".
After Hasegawa talked to Aki Tomoya about this, he felt that he had to wait for a few days to get a reply. But what Hasegawa didn't expect was that the next day. Aki Tomoya told Hasegawa that the other party had already drawn the content of one chapter and wanted to have a face-to-face meeting with Hasegawa.
This surprised Hasegawa a little. Could it be that the other party was still a tentacle monster? As for drawing it casually to fool him, Hasegawa didn't think so. After all, if the other party really did this, not to mention Hasegawa, Aki Tomoya would be able to block her.
After school in the afternoon, Hasegawa sent a text message to Busujima Saeko, telling her that he had something to do and couldn't go to the kendo club today.
After receiving the news, Busujima Saeko was a little disappointed.
After school, Hasegawa prepared to go to the agreed place to meet Aki Tomoya and the painter.
However, Yuigahama Yui, who was supposed to practice in the light music club, immediately gave up today's club activities after hearing the news, and wanted to go with Hasegawa to meet the cartoonist introduced by Tomoya Aki.
Yuigahama Yui's request was not excessive, and Hasegawa would naturally not refuse.
So after school, the two walked towards a cafe not far from the school.
The location is not far from the school. After knowing this location, Hasegawa thought that the other party deliberately accommodated his status, so he chose this place.
So even though they haven't met yet, Hasegawa already has a certain good impression of him in his heart.
However, when Hasegawa and Yuigahama Yui came to the cafe and saw Tomoya Aki, they understood why the other party chose to meet here.
Because next to Tomoya Aki, there was a girl sitting. The girl was relatively petite and had golden hair combed into two ponytails. Of course, the most important thing is that the other party was wearing the school uniform of Sobu High School.